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Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property: Decision 2026/39/01 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications

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The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, based on the powers and mandates entrusted to it by law and on the provisions of article 5(2) of the Statute of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, approved by Council of Ministers Decision 496 dated 14 Ramadan 1439 [29 May 2018], as amended by Council of Ministers Decision 621 dated 20 Shawwal 1442 [1 June 2021],

based on article 26 of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications issued by Royal Decree D/102 dated 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [17 November 2025],

after perusal of clause Second of Council of Ministers Decision 360 dated 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [11 November 2025], which stipulates that the fee referred to in article 25 of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications must be determined in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center, until the issuance and implementation of the Governance of the Practice of Imposing the Fee for Services and Works Provided by Entities That Have the Legal Authority to Impose a Fee,

and after perusal of Board of Directors Executive Committee Recommendation 01/02/2026 dated 13 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 [30 April 2026], regarding the recommendation to the board of directors to approve the Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications,

and in pursuance of the interest of work,

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision. (Document 01-1604-IPL-R-SAIP).

Second

The chief executive officer is hereby authorized to issue a decision to publish the fees for the services stipulated in the law and the regulation—in accordance with the legal procedures—after their approval, and they are considered part of the regulation referred to in clause First.

Third

The authority shall receive applications for the registration of geographical indications from the date of entry into force of the law and the regulation, and shall process them after the approval of the fees stipulated in clause Second.

Fourth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of entry into force of the Law on the Protection of Geographical Indications.

May Allah provide success.

Chairman of the Board of Directors
Al-Shihana bint Saleh Al-Azzaz

Issued on: 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 11 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5161 issued on 22 May 2026.

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Royal Commission for Al-Ula: Decision 471147 Implementing the Penalties Stipulated in the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification

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The Governor of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [17 September 2020], which stipulates in clause First of it the approval of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate, in the form attached to the royal order,

and based on the provisions of clauses Third and Fourth of the mentioned royal order,

based on the provisions of article 7(20) of the Statute of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate referred to above,

after perusal of article 19 of the Environment Law issued by Royal Decree D/165 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1441 [10 July 2020],

after perusal of schedule 1 of the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification of the Environment Law issued by Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Decision 354566/1/1442 dated 25 Jumada Al-Thani 1442 [7 February 2021], which includes the violations and punishments related to this,

after perusal of clause 62 of the Strategic Authorities Matrix issued by the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate Decision T/26/25 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 [10 November 2025],

and after perusal of Royal Commission for Ula Governorate Decision 471109 dated 4 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [25 November 2025], regarding the inventory of vegetative cover lands within the geographical scope of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate,

and in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission regarding the conservation of nature, and in order to protect the vegetative cover lands,

hereby decides

First

The violations stipulated in schedule 1(14), (15), (16), (17), and (18) of the Executive Regulation of the Development of the Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification and the punishments stipulated in the mentioned regulation are hereby implemented to all vegetative cover lands identified by the commission, regardless of their classification status.

Second

The commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.

Third

This decision must be published in the official gazette and the website of the commission, and comes into force after the lapse of 30 days from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

Fourth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.

May Allah provide success.

Governor of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate
Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud

Issued on: 20 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 7 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5163 issued on 12 June 2026.

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Ministry of Tourism: Decision 1447/3540 Abolishing the Regulation of Experimental Activities

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The Minister of Tourism,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],

after perusal of the Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2294 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and Ministerial Decision 2370 dated 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [19 December 2022], which includes the approval of procedural guides for the regulations,

after perusal of the Rules and Procedures for the Work of the Committee for Examining Applications to Practice Experimental Tourism Activities, issued by Ministerial Decision 3221 dated 22 Sha’ban 1444 [14 March 2023],

after perusal of Ministerial Decision 1447/1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], approving the amendments to the Schedule and Rules of Violations and Punishments for Tourism Activities,

and in view of the need to reorganise the work involved in identifying, examining, and monitoring experimental tourism activities,

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

The Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2294 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], is hereby repealed.

Second

The Rules and Schedule of Violations and Punishments for Experimental Activities, set out in Ministerial Decision 2298 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], as amended by Ministerial Decision 1447/1275 dated 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [5 October 2025], are hereby repealed.

Third

The Procedural Guides for the Experimental Activities Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 2370 dated 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [19 December 2022], are hereby repealed.

Fourth

The Rules and Procedures for the Work of the Committee for Examining Applications to Practice Experimental Tourism Activities, issued by Ministerial Decision 3221 dated 22 Sha’ban 1444 [14 March 2023], are hereby repealed.

Fifth

This decision must be published in the official gazette, comes into force from the date of its publication, and repeals any provisions that conflict with it.

Sixth

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib

Issued on: 16 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 3 May 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5158 issued on 8 May 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 4700028 Adopting the Amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on article 15 of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] and its amendments,

based on the Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Building Code Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],

after perusal of the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Ministerial Decision 1213D/AO/39 dated 14 Shawwal 1439 [28 June 2018] and its amendments,

and after perusal of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center Minutes 5/M/47 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Executive Regulation of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This regulation must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Huqai

Issued on: 12 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 29 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5158 issued on 8 May 2026.

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Decision 47150027 Adopting the Amendment to the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works

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The Minister of Municipalities and Housing,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Centre,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on article 15 of the Law for the Application of the Saudi Building Code issued by Royal Decree D/43 dated 26 Rabi Al-Thani 1438 [24 January 2017] and its amendments,

based on the Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Building Code Center issued by Council of Ministers Decision 656 dated 4 Ramadan 1446 [4 March 2025],

after perusal of the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works issued by Ministerial Decision 38299 dated 5 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [10 February 2019] and its amendments,

and after perusal of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center Minutes 5/M/47 dated 27 Sha’ban 1447 [15 February 2026],

hereby decides

First

The amendment to the Regulation on the General Requirements for the Appointment of Inspection Entities and Inspectors for Saudi Building Code Works is hereby adopted in the form attached.

Second

This regulation must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.

Third

This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Building Code Center
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail

Issued on: 12 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 29 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5160 issued on 15 May 2026.

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Ministry of Commerce: Decision 224 Appointing an External Auditor

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The Minister of Commerce,

based on the powers entrusted to him by law,

based on Royal Order 79453 dated 6 Shawwal 1447 [25 March 2026], and article 274(4) of the Companies Law issued by Royal Decree D/132 dated 1 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [30 June 2022],

and in pursuance of public interest,

hereby decides

First

Non-profit companies—including micro and small non-profit companies—shall appoint an accounts auditor in accordance with the provisions of article 18 of the Companies Law, commencing from the current financial year of the company.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

Minister of Commerce
Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi

Issued on: 4 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447
Corresponding to: 21 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5156 issued on 24 April 2026.

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Real Estate General Authority: Decision 2/35/B/26 Approving the Governance Regulation for Real Estate Marketing and Advertisements

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The Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of article 6(1) of the Real Estate Brokerage Law issued by Royal Decree D/130 dated 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1443 [29 July 2022],

hereby decides

First

The Governance Regulation for Real Estate Marketing and Advertising is hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Huqail

Issued on: 25 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 13 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5157 issued on 1 May 2026.

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Ministry of Finance: Decision 929 Approving the Executive Regulation of the Financial Control Law

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The Minister of Finance,

based on the powers granted to him by law,

based on Royal Decree D/122 dated 10 Jumada Al-Thani 1447 [1 December 2025], approving the Financial Control Law,

and based on article 27 of the Financial Control Law, which stipulates that “the minister shall issue the regulation within 120 days from the date of publication of the law in the official gazette, and it comes into force from the date the law enters into force. The minister may issue executive decisions, instructions, manuals, and forms necessary for the implementation of the law.”

hereby decides

First

The Executive Regulation of the Financial Control Law is hereby approved in the form attached to this decision.

Second

This regulation must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date on which the law enters into force.

May Allah provide success.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance

Issued on: 19 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 7 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5154 issued on 13 April 2026.

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Real Estate General Authority: Decision D/B/D/A/7/2026T Approving the Controls for the Payment of Incentive Rewards to Reporters of Violations of the Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant

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The Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of clause 11 of the Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant issued by Royal Decree D/73 dated 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1447 [24 September 2025],

hereby decides

First

The Controls for the Payment of Incentive Rewards to Reporters of Violations of the Legal Provisions for Regulating the Relationship Between the Landlord and Tenant are hereby approved in the form attached.

Second

This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force from the date of the decision.

May Allah provide success.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority
Majid bin Abdullah Al-Huqail

Issued on: 14 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 2 April 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.

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Transport General Authority: Decision 4/2026/8/3 Approving the Extension of the Deadline Mentioned in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Road Transport Establishments for Heavy Transport of Goods Activities for Commercial and Non-commercial Purposes

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The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority,

based on the powers entrusted to it by law,

after perusal of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads issued by Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025],

after perusal of the Statute of the Transport General Authority issued by Council of Ministers Decision 323 dated 14 Ramadan 1434 [22 July 2013] and its amendments,

after perusal of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, and the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments in Accordance with the Provisions of the Law of Carriage by Land on Roads and the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, both issued by Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority Decision 1/6TR/2025/4 dated 1 Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 [24 August 2025],

after perusal of executive committee Recommendation 5/7/T/2026/4 dated 28 Sha’ban 1447 [16 February 2026],

and after deliberation, the board hereby decides

First

The extension of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, in accordance with article 11(5) of the Executive Regulation for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, with regard to changing the type of registration from private transport to public transport, is hereby approved until 27 August 2026.

Second

The amendment of the period specified in the Mechanism for Rectifying the Status of Carriage by Land on Roads Establishments for Heavy Goods Transport Activities for Commercial and Non-Commercial Purposes, in accordance with article 21(1)(b), is hereby approved to read as follows:

The obligation to pass the professional competence test in order to obtain a professional driver card or a driver card for the transport of hazardous materials is as follows:

(a） For drivers holding a valid driver card: The obligation commences from the date of expiry of the card, following the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Heavy Transport Drivers” or the “Professional Qualification Program for Drivers of Hazardous Materials Transport”, as the case may be.

(b） For drivers who do not hold a driver card or whose driver card has expired: The obligation commences from the date of the launch by the authority of the “Professional Qualification Program for Heavy Transport Drivers” or the “Professional Qualification Program for Drivers of Hazardous Materials Transport”, as the case may be.

Third

The President of the Transport General Authority shall submit a proposal to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority to extend the period referred to in clause First of this decision, in accordance with Royal Decree D/188 dated 24 Sha’ban 1446 [23 February 2025], should the need arise.

Fourth

This decision comes into force on the date of its issuance, and must be published in the official gazette.

May Allah provide success.

Issued on: 12 Shawwal 1447
Corresponding to: 31 March 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5153 issued on 10 April 2026.